Ghost Notes

A heart attack at a funeral, blackmail, murder, grief bots, affairs, the power of music and ghosts of every kind, who threaten the Skelfs very existence. The Skelfs are back in another gripping, heartfelt and irresistible mystery.

One of the finest crime series out there. I remain a happily hopeless SkelfaholicMark Billingham

The persistence of love in the Skelf household is reassuring and life-affirmingThe Times

A brilliant addition to one of my favourite series in any genreJames Oswald

The Skelfs feel like family … Edinburghs favourite family, bringing darkness and delightVal McDermid

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The Skelf women have been keeping their heads down, running the familys funeral directors and private investigation businesses. But when a woman collapses at her husbands funeral and is saved by Dorothy, she finds herself drawn into the murky world of grief tech – a booming new industry that creates digital avatars of the dead.

Jennys latest case – a simple blackmail job for an old school friend – quickly spirals into chaos as the womans tangled love life pulls Jenny towards dangerous old habits.

Meanwhile, Hannah and her wife, Indy, are confronted by the unexpected arrival of Indys ex-boyfriend, claiming to be dying and eager for the Skelfs to arrange his funeral. But his arrival uncovers more ghosts from the past, and threatens to upend everything theyve built.

As their cases collide and their personal lives spiral, the Skelfs face danger from all sides. How far will they go to protect one another, and what will it cost to finally silence the ghosts?

Warm, tense and full of heart, Ghost Notes is another masterful instalment in Doug Johnstones award-winning, addictive Skelfs series, and the stakes are higher than ever…

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Praise for The Skelfs series:

**SHORTLISTED for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Book of the Year**

**SHORTLISTED for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Novel**

Some of the best female characters in crime fictionSarah Hilary

Some of the most unique characters in crime fictionDaily Express

If you loved Iain Banks, youll devour the Skelfs seriesErin Kelly

An addictive blend of Case Histories and Six Feet UnderChris Brookmyre

Thrilling, atmosphericKate Rhodes

Cleverly weaves in family and intrigueHelen Fields

A noir heavyweightWilly Vlautin

Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and braveSunday Times

Underlines just how accomplished Johnstone has becomeDaily Mail

Johnstone never fails to entertain whilst packing a serious emotional punchGytha Lodge

An engrossing and beautifully written taleHerald Scotland

One of the greats of Scottish crime fictionLuca Veste

Gripping and blackly humorousObserver

A must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonistsPublishers Weekly